Guest from USASevens.com: Seven-a-side rugby began in 1883 to raise money for the Melrose RFC, a well-known Scottish border side. The club had experienced financial problems and raising the annual dues or increasing the price of a pint was not going to solve the chronic problem of shortage of funds. Enter into rugby history, Ned Haig, … Read more
from Rugby Wrapup: A perennial Team USA Eagle, Phaidra Knight is one of the most recognized names in women’s rugby. Today, she chats with fellow Team USA Legend, Blair Groefsema. Blair PK: Blair, I have to open by saying there was no way I was going to miss out on talking to you this week. What all are … Read more
from ScrumQueens: The first game of the women’s rugby 6 Nations ended dramatically with the game between Ireland and Wales abandoned at halftime. Scottish referee Kevin White called the game after 40 minutes for health and safety reasons, with the pitch hardening in the freezing temperatures. Ireland were leading 10-3 when the game was called … Read more
from ScrumQueens: ENGLAND Clear favourites, the reigning champions go into the competition this year in ominous form. England have played 13 times since the last 6 Nations, and in the process have picked up an array of titles including the Nations Cup and a convincing test series over New Zealand. Perhaps more importantly though England … Read more
from Inside the Games; By Tom Degun December 9 – Susan Carty (pictured), the International Rugby Board (IRB) Women’s Development Manager, has claimed that the sport debuting at the Rio 2016 Olympics represents a major chance to help expand the women’s game globally and that her organisation has moved now to capitalise on the unique opportunity. … Read more
from The Guardian: Maggie Alphonsi began her sports career in athletics before deciding to give rugby a shot. Photograph: Paul Seiser Before going into rugby at 14, I did athletics. I was a discus thrower and got funding from my local authority to represent the [London] borough of Enfield entering national competitions. But as time … Read more
from Rugby Wrapup: A perennial Team USA Eagle, Phaidra Knight is one of the most recognized names in women’s rugby. Today, she chats with Amy Daniels, another Eagle legend. PK: Amy, you are one of my long time friends in this sport. I want to open up by thanking you for sharing a bit of yourself with the … Read more
John Birch points out some inaccuracies in this Guest post here. from Rugby Girl: The IRB has reported that Women’s Rugby is presently being played in over 80 countries with the leading countries registered players being. USA 20,700 ENGLAND 17,500 SOUTH AFRICA 17,400 SRI LANKA 15,700 IRELAND 12,300 FRANCE 11,900 NEW ZEALAND 11.700 INDIA … Read more
from Rugby Wrapup: A perennial Team USA Eagle, Phaidra Knight is one of the most recognized names in women’s rugby. Today, she chats with Team USA star Kitt Wagner, who has relocated to Glendale, CO, from Boston recently. PK: Kitt, it’s so good to download a bit with you. Thanks for making the time for me! Kitt: Anytime, Phaidra. … Read more
from Rugby Wrapup: A perennial Team USA Eagle, Phaidra Knight is one of the most recognized names in women’s rugby. Today, she chats with Team USA star Jenna Flateman, but this time it’s ON CAMERA – Live From NYC!